---
title: "Espeon ☆ 16/17 (POP Series 5) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/pop-series-5/espeon-star-16-17/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Espeon ☆ 16/17 (POP Series 5): price, verified sales and population

> Espeon ☆ 16/17 is the English POP Series 5 Gold Star Espeon. Collectors search it as the companion POP Series Gold Star Eeveelution to Umbreon ☆, with exact grade and cert history driving most public comparisons.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 27 verified sales of the Espeon ☆ 16/17 (POP Series 5) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $16,999 for a Gold Star holo PSA 7 on September 17, 2026 at Fanatics Collect.
- The highest verified sale on record is $204,000 for a Gold Star holo PSA 10 on September 7, 2026 at Fanatics Collect.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | — | 2 | $204,000 (2026-09-07) | $204,000 (2026-09-07) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $19,000 (2026-05-12) | $19,000 (2026-05-12) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | — | 3 | $18,000 (2026-09-02) | $18,000 (2026-09-02) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 7 | — | 1 | $16,999 (2026-09-17) | $16,999 (2026-09-17) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $6,700 (2025-07-30) | $6,700 (2025-07-30) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $6,000 (2026-05-16) | $6,000 (2026-05-16) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 3 | — | 3 | $6,833 (2026-07-22) | $7,000 (2026-07-14) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 2 | — | 0 | $4,375 (2026-05-05) | $4,375 (2026-05-05) | — |
| Gold Star holo | PSA 1 | — | 2 | $5,700 (2026-08-31) | $5,700 (2026-08-31) | — |
| Gold Star holo | CGC 10 | — | 0 | $9,600 (2023-05-21) | $9,600 (2023-05-21) | — |
| Gold Star holo | CGC 8 | — | 0 | $10,500 (2026-04-12) | $10,500 (2026-04-12) | — |
| Gold Star holo | BGS 9 | — | 0 | $21,014 (2026-01-08) | $21,014 (2026-01-08) | — |
| Gold Star holo | Raw | — | 0 | $4,125 (2026-04-06) | $4,125 (2026-04-06) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Gold Star holo | PSA 7 | $16,999 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/49313545/psa) |
| 2026-09-07 | Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | $204,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26384803/psa) |
| 2026-09-02 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $18,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/54268455/psa) |
| 2026-08-31 | Gold Star holo | PSA 1 | $5,700 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/44050485/psa) |
| 2026-08-16 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $15,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/139332435/psa) |
| 2026-07-27 | Gold Star holo | PSA 1 | $5,640 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/44050485/psa) |
| 2026-07-22 | Gold Star holo | PSA 3 | $6,833 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/162252044/psa) |
| 2026-07-14 | Gold Star holo | PSA 3 | $7,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/162252044/psa) |
| 2026-07-07 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $15,099 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/139332435/psa) |
| 2026-07-03 | Gold Star holo | PSA 3 | $6,400 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/162252044/psa) |
| 2026-06-29 | Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | $90,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26384803/psa) |
| 2026-06-28 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $16,499 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/139332435/psa) |
| 2026-06-19 | Gold Star holo | PSA 8 | $13,368 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/139332435/psa) |
| 2026-05-16 | Gold Star holo | PSA 4 | $6,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2026-05-12 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $19,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2026-05-05 | Gold Star holo | PSA 2 | $4,375 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2026-05-03 | Gold Star holo | PSA 9 | $13,200 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2026-04-20 | Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | $56,120 | excluded | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26384803/psa) |
| 2026-04-12 | Gold Star holo | CGC 8 | $10,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2026-04-06 | Gold Star holo | Raw | $4,125 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2026-03-30 | Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | $78,000 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27252724/psa) |
| 2026-01-08 | Gold Star holo | BGS 9 | $21,014 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2025-12-11 | Gold Star holo | PSA 7 | $15,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2025-10-13 | Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | $34,800 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27252724/psa) |
| 2025-07-30 | Gold Star holo | PSA 6 | $6,700 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |
| 2025-07-29 | Gold Star holo | PSA 10 | $32,600 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-pop-series-5/espeon-gold-star-16) |
| 2023-05-21 | Gold Star holo | CGC 10 | $9,600 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.pokevalues.com/card/espeon-star-pop-series-5-016) |

## How to identify each version

- **Gold Star holo**: English POP Series 5 Espeon ☆ 16/17 with the gold star by the name and POP Series 5 set attribution.

**Identity note:** Seed identity retained. The official database lists POP Series 5, 16/17, Rare, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.

## Why this card matters

The official Pokémon database identifies Espeon ☆ as POP Series 5 card 16/17, a Rare illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Like Umbreon ☆, it belongs to a promotional POP Series release rather than a standard booster expansion. Its collector demand is tied to Gold Star rarity, Eeveelution collecting, and condition scarcity in high grades. PSA sale-history pages in 2026 show six-figure PSA 10 auction records, but those records should only be used for the same English POP Series 5 card.

## Identifying the exact version

Confirm English POP Series 5, card number 16/17, the Espeon ☆ name line, and the Gold Star symbol. The card is not interchangeable with modern Espeon ex, Japanese Espeon Gold Star, or any non-POP Series card. PSA slabs should identify 2007 Pokémon POP Series 5 #16 Espeon-Gold Star. If a listing title omits the language, hides the back, or shows an unclear cert, keep it out of the comparable set until the exact identity is proven.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The reviewed sales show large grade separation. PSA 10 entries include a $204,000 Fanatics Collect auction on 2026-09-07, while PSA 8 sales in the same PSA records were much lower. PSA 7 and PSA 3 records form their own markets. That spread makes optimistic grading assumptions risky; a raw copy cannot be valued by simply pointing to a Gem Mint record. Follow ch03: use sold comps, match grader and grade, and log excluded listings.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official POP Series 5 references for name, number, attacks, rarity, illustrator, and layout. Then inspect the gold star mark, print quality, holo surface, edges, corners, and back. For slabs, verify the cert and match photos, but do not treat database lookup as full authentication because copied cert numbers and counterfeit-associated cert notices exist. Do not bend, tear, light-test destructively, clean, recolor, or otherwise alter the card.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Espeon Gold Star and Umbreon Gold Star should always have the same value. **What the evidence says:** They are related POP Series cards, but each has its own sold comps, grade distribution, and demand; ch03 requires card-specific evidence.
- **Myth:** A raw Espeon ☆ can be valued from a PSA 10 sale. **What the evidence says:** Raw and graded are different markets; ch04 requires condition and grading uncertainty to be modeled separately.
- **Myth:** If the cert page opens, the slab is automatically safe. **What the evidence says:** Cert lookup must be paired with physical checks because copied cert numbers exist; ch06 rejects single-check authentication.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 Espeon Gold Star POP Series 5 worth?

A PSA sale-history page reported a PSA 10 Fanatics Collect auction at $204,000 on 2026-09-07 and another PSA 10 Fanatics Collect auction at $90,000 on 2026-06-29.

### What is the card number for POP Series 5 Espeon Gold Star?

The English POP Series 5 Espeon ☆ is numbered 16/17.

### Who illustrated Espeon ☆ POP Series 5?

The official Pokémon database lists Masakazu Fukuda as the illustrator.

### How many PSA 10 Espeon Gold Star copies exist?

A dated PSA 10 population figure was not established from the reviewed sources, so no population record is included.

### Is PSA 8 Espeon Gold Star a direct comp for PSA 10?

No; PSA 8 and PSA 10 should be separate comp groups under ch03.

### Does the PSA page say if buyer's premium is included?

No; the PSA sale-history pages reviewed did not state buyer's-premium treatment for the auction-house records.

## Sources

1. [Espeon★ \| POP Series 5 \| TCG Card Database](https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/pop5/16/) (Pokémon)
2. [PSA Cert Verification 26384803](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26384803/psa) (PSA)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 54268455](https://www.psacard.com/cert/54268455/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 49313545](https://www.psacard.com/cert/49313545/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 28189223](https://www.psacard.com/cert/28189223/psa) (PSA)
6. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Espeon ☆ 16/17 (POP Series 5). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/pop-series-5/espeon-star-16-17/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/pokemon--pop-series-5--espeon-star-16-17.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/